I hired ABC Aquatic while I was out of the country for four months, and I honestly could not be happier with their service. I gave them a key to my house so they could come by every three weeks to maintain my aquarium, which requires a lot of trust, and they handled everything professionally and responsibly. Not only did they take excellent care of my fish, but they actually made the aquarium look better than it ever had before. The water quality, the setup, and the overall appearance were noticeably improved each time. When I returned home, all of my fish were healthy, active, and clearly well cared for. It gave me real peace of mind knowing my aquarium was in such good hands while I was away. I highly recommend ABC Aquatic to anyone looking for reliable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy aquarium maintenance. Outstanding service from start to finish. read more

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We live in Oakland and needed help with algae in our 10 gallon tank. Ji Cheng came over on the weekend and helped set up our tank. He gave us a bunch of tips and answered all of my 10 year old daughter's questions. Tank looks wonderful now, and fish are very happy! read more

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I'm so pleased with the work of MothMoss at ABC on our turtle tank. Robert makes scheduling easy, and MossMoth enthusiastically involved my kids in the filter cleaning and tank maintenance, and made it fun. Now my daughter actually wants to do it! We'll be regulars. read more

Robert is awesome!! Over 2 years ago, I called ABC aquatics for help on Christmas Day, my young granddaughter's fish was ill. Robert was not available but he knew the importance of getting treatment for the sick fish. He referred us to Steve of Lucky Ocean aquarium. Robert's compassion, kind heart and pride of his work is the type of person who cares about his clients. I highly recommend ABC Aquatics for your precious aquatic care and maintenance. read more

I would like to thank everyone at ABC aquatics. I had a light issue for my saltwater reef tank. They help me create more intense light throughout my tank, which was a huge help. More importantly, he walked me through the steps so I understood what to do. Was very thoughtful. Big fan thanks, ABC aquatics read more

I was hesitant to use another aquarium service based in San Francisco due to the distance, but after a local aquarium service gave me very poor advice and wasted a lot of my money I didn't have much to lose. I called ABC Aquatic and spoke with Robert. When I explained the algae problem I was having with my aquariums he was confident he could help. He also explained why the advice I had been given was problematic. I scheduled a service and Taylor came to clean and treat both of my aquariums. He told me that what I thought was hair algae was actually Bryopsis algae that was very difficult to get rid off without the right treatment. Taylor was professional, patient and answered all of my questions. It's only been a week and my tanks look better already. I'm glad I decided to give them a try. Now I have a reliable and knowledgeable aquarium service. I'm finally looking forward to getting coral for my reef tank! read more

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I called Robert mistakenly thinking that he was a aquarium store! My 10 gallon tank badly needed a new filter and Robert was kind enough to suggest an awesome solution. Being somewhat new to aquariums (I've had my tank for about a year and a half), I've had a struggle getting a filter that was just quite right. The water never really gets super clear and my plants have had a hard time growing. It's been about a week and my water has been crystal clear, the fish seem much happier and my frog is finally coming out regularly. He is super helpful and super knowledgeable. Thanks a bunch Robert! read more

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If you are new to setting up and maintaining a marine aquarium, I can't recommend ABC Aquatic highly enough. Robert is knowledgeable and passionate about the hobby, and is a great teacher. He has a good eye for aquascaping, and is eager to show you the ropes if you are interested. He helped me set up my 29 Gallon nano, and was able to get me some high quality biofoltration such that my tank didn't even have to cycle. This meant my tank was functionally given a Jumpstart past the first period, which can be rough and full of chemical spikes that can be lethal if you're not careful. I've kept him on to do aquarium servicing, and I'm still learning a lot in terms of pest control and maintenance, coral placement, and general good practices for maintaining a marine aquarium. For my part, I'm very in love with the hobby, and am already planning to upgrade to a 65 gallon when I have the chance. read more

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I was looking for a person to clean my elderly father's 200 gallon fish tank and did a search on Yelp. What stood out to me when reading ABC Aquatic's reviews was that they were all excellent! Every single person has given Robert and his techs 5 stars and today, I too will be joining the 5 star rating club. Although I never got to meet Robert or his tech, Philip, who cleaned my dad's fish tank, I chatted and texted with Robert many times before the appt. He reassured me that his team would do a great job and true to his words, that's exactly what they did. Because Robert knew this was a job being requested for my elderly parents, he kept me abreast of every conversation he had with them. He informed me of the appt date/time and told me what the cost would be upfront, so there were no surprises. He is an honest person and professional. Because he was not present, he followed up with my parents after Philip completed the job to make sure everything was done to their satisfaction. Come to find out, my 80 year old mom kept him on the phone just because she enjoyed talking to him so much. My parents are extremely happy with the service, professionalism and affordable price. I was told by both my mom and dad, that as Philip prepared to leave, they both told him they would see him in 6 months or sooner. If that's not an endorsement of a happy customer, I don't know what is. Thanks to Yelp, I was able to find Robert and thanks to Robert, I no longer have to worry about my parent's fish tank. Win/Win read more

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I'm always impressed when a business owner is so intensely focused on doing what is best for their customer that they will make a recommendation that they not conduct business with said owner. I received a call immediately after sending ABC Aquatic a message. I spoke with Robert. He was so knowledgeable and experienced with aquariums! He knows his stuff. Now I made it clear to Robert that I needed someone to build a tank- and I wanted that person to then service the tank. This was my request - and I made it clear to Robert. I'm too far for ongoing service. But I was close enough for a one-time build & install. Instead of taking the business, and not being in a place to be able to properly service the account, I was referred by Robert to another provider. To me- this is A++ work! I'm ever-so-pleased he did what was best for me, rather than himself. I'd trust this guy 100%. Thank you, Robert. Doing what's right isn't always the easiest. But you stood out! Bravo! read more

I want to thank the team at ABC Aquatics. Taylor came out answer figured out the mystery of my dying snails, shrimp and starfish. Taylor helped clean up the tank and answered all my question. Excellent service! Will be doing business with them again. read more

Highly Recommended! Robert was knowledgeable, responsive, accommodating and just simply a genuinely nice person. I have a 150 gallon tank with two 15 yr old aquatic turtles. It has always been a challenge to properly filtrate their tank. Turtles produce significantly more waste, and high amounts of ammonia. Robert fit me in for a clean and a filter install the next day. Taylor his technician was very thorough, and a master at problem solving! I will be continuing with their monthly service to keep the turtles happy! read more

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My 75g reef is doing great! Robert is still as responsive and helpful as could be. Photos here from 3 months old to almost 2 years old. read more

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We needed our pond cleaned within a week of contacting Robert and his team,he was able to honor our request quickly. Not only did Taylor come to our office the next day he was able to clean the pond and get the pump working again. If you're looking for a company that is a pleasure to work with, quick and efficent look no further, you won't be disappointed. read more

I've muddled by for years with two tanks in our living room but I often thought I needed someone I could call on for help when needed. A lot of my fishies have died, I could only guess at what I might be doing wrong. Recently I had a problem with the aquarium hose when trying to change water, couldn't get it working. I had saved info on ABC Aquatic and decided it was time to take the plunge. Robert responded to my email right away and confirmed he made house calls. Whew! He came by shortly and did a great job on both tanks. I learned a lot from him about proper care, including pinpointing/fixing problem with hose, and what steps I should take to improve the water quality. An issue cropped up with the filter on koi tank, it was leaking a bit. Robert was able to fix that too with a new ring for the motor. Everything is humming along nicely now and my koi especially seem happier in their new upgraded environment! That makes me happy too! I will definitely call on Robert again if needed. As he said, fish people are awesome. He has fish himself of course, is an awesome fish tank helper, and I now consider him a friend as well! read more

ABC aquatic is fantastic! I have a fish tank in the waiting room of my office that I self maintained. The before picture is attached. It was previously chaotic and cobbled together. I hired ABC aquatic thinking it was just maintenance. But I got was full service. They provide decorations, fish, and anything else you need. The prices are fair and Robert, the owner, is very highly communicative. As you can see, the tank looks better than before. I highly recommend ABC aquatic for all of your aquarium needs! read more

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Wow! I cannot be happier with our new fish tank setup. We wanted to downsize our tank and also find a reliable automatic fish feeder, as we are gone quite a bit. I called Robert for advice, and he was incredibly helpful and very fast at responding. I told him what I wanted, he gathered all the materials (i.e., tank, gravel, plants, fish feeder, light, filter), and sent over Phillip to install a new tank. Phillip is amazing! He's basically an interior designer of fish tanks; more importantly, however, he has an encyclopedic knowledge of everything aquatic related; I learned so much from him about my African Dwarf frogs and other fish. I was totally lost before I reached out to ABC Aquatic. This company is flat out amazing. read more

I am a beginner starting an aquarium and when I had trouble installing it, ABC aquatic came to the rescue. Robert replied to my email immediately and was able to send a technician the next day. The technician was very knowledgeable and professional. read more

I don't know a lot about having fishes or tank and Robert and Philip was very help full! Phil care to set up our new tank and put new water in our old tank, gave us a lot of tips about what to do ect z really good service with a good price and reliable people! The same day I called I got my service done !! read more

This is an update to a review from 5 months ago. Robert was unbelievable in helping me save my mom's Koi. At that time I thought it was a 10 year-old goldfish; turns out it was an almost 20 year old koi named Beauty. Robert referred me to Steve who owns Lucky Ocean Aquarium. Please read my review there. Everybody has been unbelievably helpful. This is an amazing community! Recently Beauty stopped eating and it's been a huge challenge. I finally got her water to a good pH, but she is still not eating. Robert has just been amazing in trying to help me with this. I went out to 6th Street aquarium on Clement and I mentioned Roberts name and the man there said he and Robert go back 30 years and he wanted to know how I knew Robert. He, just like everyone, couldn't have enough good things to say about him. If you need any help at all with your aquarium get in touch with Robert. He makes house calls. He's just an incredible human being and please send your prayers and good vibes my way for Beauty read more

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Great job, they showed up on time, he gave me good advice on how to keep my fish healthy. read more

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I was very happy with my service. They responded promptly and sent someone out the very next day. The guy who serviced my tank was friendly and took care of both my tanks. I'll definitely be using them again. read more

Robert has been working with me and my 40 gallon salt water tank for a few years now. He has been amazing to work with and I highly recommend him. He is passionate, responsive, and knows everything about tanks. He is a great guy also. Owning a saltwater tank is not easy, and I would not be able to do it without all of robert's advice and guidance. I just upgraded to a 110 gallon tank, and Robert has been instrumental in helping me set it up. He is 5 star service all the way! read more

If you are new to owning an aquarium, Robert/ABC Aquatic is the best place to start. He helps to educate and care for your fish and environment. I inherited fish from a relative and then become interested in the hobby. It's a tough hobby to navigate on your own. Robert was key to improving my fish tank into an "aquascape". My fish are happier now that Robert has been, and the tank looks amazing! Thank you Robert! read more

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Recently I was diagnosed with a medical condition which was making the care of my Reef tanks problematic. I was panicking, worried to death about what would happen if things got worse for me, because I had nobody who could help me care for them. I decided that in fairness to my beautiful little charges...I needed to break the tanks down and re-home my friends. It broke my heart, but I knew it was the right thing to do. I reached out to Robert and asked him for help, and he was AMAZING!!! After making sure there was no way I could keep them, he reached out to a co-worker (the also amazing Kenneth), who came to my home and moved the tanks for me. I gave the tanks to Kenneth, and Robert found good homes for my fish and corals. I'm still really sad and miss my kids, but Robert has been keeping me updated on my livestock, and sending pics to show that they are happy. This whole experience has meant so much to me. Robert is the real deal, and he is the guy you want in your corner when you have an aquarium. read more

Another great visit from Robert!!! He pointed out a cluster of eggs from my clown fish!!! I am so happy that my fish are happy and healthy that they are reproducing, not so happy that they will be eaten by the other fish as soon as they hatch..... Wild kingdom in my living room !!!!+ Una read more

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Robert has been super helpful and patient with me as I try to start my first saltwater tank. I know I need help but I also want to do a lot of the work on my own. Robert has been friendly and supportive and willing to work with me at whatever level makes sense for me. I highly recommend ABC aquatic! read more

What a wonderful experience! Mr. Lau and his great assistant, Rabi are efficient, knowledgeable and most importantly kind and patient. I would highly recommend them. Plus having someone set up your aquarium is such a great idea. I wish I would have thought of it years ago. What a nice thing to do for yourself! read more

I was so impressed with ABC Aquatic. We were worried about our goldfish we have had for 4 years. We loved her to a bigger tank & it's been 6 weeks but she was sitting at bottom of tank sometimes. I called Robert at ABC AQUATIC. He got one of his Techs to come out right away. His name is Jerry. Jerry was so personable, friendly & patient. My children & I chatted him up telling him all about how we got our fish, Cindy. He answered all Of our questions. He also gave some great ideas on how we can go more natural with our aquarium. He says if we do certain things we rarely have to change water. He saw how busy a parents life can be & he had great suggestions to make aquarium maintenance more manageable! Thank you Jerry thank you Robert for being so personable & understanding of our situation. read more

Robert and Austin have been amazing since I've had them for routine tank maintenance. I have a 55g freshwater tank that Austin takes care of every two weeks. Robert is super responsive to texts and always communicates when there are changes to the maintenance schedule. Austin is a smart, personable, efficient guy who always seems to enjoy the work. He welcomes conversation if I'm home when he comes to service the tank, and even had my very curious five-year-old daughter help him a bit when she was home one time. ABC Aquatic has been a lifesaver when it comes to my tank and the enjoyment I get from having it. Could not recommend enough! read more

Robert is the perfect person to go to for anything you need help with surrounding fish, fish tanks, tips, how to make salt water, setups and pretty much anything you need! Every time i contact him with a question he always has an answer with helpful advice! Definitely recommend if you are trying to start or need help with your aquarium! read more

Robert is super friendly and truly cares for his aquarium! He always comes in to the dental office and uses his time passionately. You can definitely see how much he actually cares for his aquarium. It's not just a job, but a passion for the owner. I'll be sure to look for ABC Aquatic for any future purchases as how healthy and vibrant he keeps it. The quality of service and reliability is all there. Chose the right person for the job. read more

I have been dealing with them for about 3 months now, and have nothing be great things to say about there service, always bring a positive and refreshing vibe, you can tell how much they enjoy doing there job, they have guided me through the whole process of getting to where I want my tank to be, very knowledgeable and trustworthy. read more

Robert was so great and very knowledgeable. My new apartment wouldn't accept my tank, and unfortunately I had to find a new home for my clown fish. Robert found my fish a new home, came to my apartment and cleared my tank and is able to recycle it all. I'm so appreciative! Thank you Robert! read more

Robert was extremely helpful! I am not local or a customer and he spent a lot of time talking with me on the phone to help me troubleshoot my aquarium problems. He is truly passionate about his job and extremely knowledgeable. read more

Had Jerry come out to clean my fish tank that had been sitting for forever. He was SUPER personable and did an amazing job. The entire experience was super professional and they were great at communicating and had awesome advice to give. I highly highly recommend them! read more

we recently got a fish tank and have been having trouble with the clarity. each time i've called, i've gotten great advice, about the tank and our flowerhorn. the last time was the best though! i was really worried and we're gonna have them come out but then robert recommended the green killing machine and our tank cleared right up! you could see the difference over night. now it's clearer than it's ever been after 5 days! thank you so much! read more

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There's a reason why there are so many great reviews, Robert really takes care of you. I have no experience or no idea what it's like to own a fish tank, what I need, or how to maintain it. Within an hour Robert was able to give me a quote and all the information I needed. I told him my situation, and how I wanted to get a Arowana for my Dad as a gift since I ruined his first one... (ahhhhh...) He pointed me to the right location and the right services he provided. Whether it's something you are not too sure of what to ask like a beginner like me, please, give him a call. He's a genuinely nice and very helpful guy! :D read more

I can hardly express how much I appreciate Robert's generous help and all the professional advises his gave me! Because of COVID and a longtime passion for coral reef fish tank, I got myself a 40 gallon saltwater tank, and thinking about getting professional services for it. I quoted a few businesses found on Yelp and Robert of ABC aquatic was the first one got back to me. Although we quickly found out that I am out of his service area, Robert still took his time, patiently listened to my situation, gave me advices to my need, and even went out of the way found me another good guy that does service in my area to help me. Especially compared to other businesses that responded to my messages later with a plain saying how much they charge and pressing me to make an appointment, there is no doubt that Robert cares other fellow aquarists and has the heart to help others. Not even to mention that they all charge way more than Robert does. It's a loss for me that I do not live in Robert's service area. If I do, I won't go anywhere else than ABC aquatic when professional service is needed. This is defiantly the kind of business that I can trust. read more

I rarely do reviews but ABC aquatic truly deserves just because Robert and Ken go out of their way to provide you the best We've been communicating in getting the best solution at the best price over several months - I'm a choosy buyer and love my waterfall and ponds - and Robert and his team cared, understood my requirements and provides me the best solution at the best price I got a quote from others as well but wasn't comfortable working with them - I was more comfortable working with Robert and Ken My waterfall pump was replaced with a pump that would breakdown debris with a lower wattage and absolutely no pump noise Thanks ABCAquatic read more